Heng Long/Taigen Panzer III (Das Reich, Kursk)
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Re: Heng Long/Taigen Panzer III (Das Reich, Kursk)
Phenomenal work, Mr Chef... I like what you've cooked up
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Re: Heng Long/Taigen Panzer III (Das Reich, Kursk)
Looks great Mr. Chef. While I love Kursk soil for dusting things up I never knew about Tamiya XF-52. I'll have to give it a try
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Re: Heng Long/Taigen Panzer III (Das Reich, Kursk)
The other thing about XF-52 is..............it also reminds you that the Earth is, well,........ Flat
And it does do a great job of dust effect. I mix it with buff too.
And it does do a great job of dust effect. I mix it with buff too.
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Re: Heng Long/Taigen Panzer III (Das Reich, Kursk)
Thank you very much.Panzermechaniker wrote: ↑Sat Oct 18, 2025 1:16 am Looks great Mr. Chef. While I love Kursk soil for dusting things up I never knew about Tamiya XF-52. I'll have to give it a try
Lemme scramble yerr noggin.
The bright RAL8000 I started with the base coat was-
4x XF4 Yellow
2x XF52 Flat Earth
1x XF60 Dark Yellow

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Re: Heng Long/Taigen Panzer III (Das Reich, Kursk)
Ahhh on this side of the earth we call that a Dad joke Mr. BHERMAN BIX wrote: ↑Sat Oct 18, 2025 2:20 am The other thing about XF-52 is..............it also reminds you that the Earth is, well,........ Flat![]()
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And it does do a great job of dust effect. I mix it with buff too.
But now that you got me addicted to this new fangled air tool it's just so darned useful. I find I buy multiples of colors I never thought I'd use up in a million years.
The Flat Earth was the perfect tone to get the dark mud lighter to blend with the enamels and pigments.
And on a different note Mr. B. have you heard of these Flory's washes before? I have but never used them-
https://www.florymodels.org/washes
And NOW they have these extra thick Weathering washes. I Am intrigued-
https://www.florymodels.org/thick-weathering-wash
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Re: Heng Long/Taigen Panzer III (Das Reich, Kursk)
Well as its advice from Tamiya, it carries weight !! If they say Flat Earth, then they must know stuff
The problem that I and most of the modeling community has with XF-60 is that its too dark, and too green.
Even the -88 2 is still dark when compared to the Mig and Vallejo versions but the best thing is, it sprays perfectly every time, and cleans up so well.
Can be blended & maintain its performance, and is consistent.
This PzIII is a great example of what can be done with basic ingredients and determination.
It would look great supporting the Ferdinand, just saying.......................
The problem that I and most of the modeling community has with XF-60 is that its too dark, and too green.
Even the -88 2 is still dark when compared to the Mig and Vallejo versions but the best thing is, it sprays perfectly every time, and cleans up so well.
Can be blended & maintain its performance, and is consistent.
This PzIII is a great example of what can be done with basic ingredients and determination.
It would look great supporting the Ferdinand, just saying.......................
HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85